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RED101 DVD Now Shipping!

Jay A. Kelley

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Hey Guys, Check out this new Review from Ted on the RED101 DVD:

Good additional resources for RED ONE learning and preparing yourself before you shoot.

I want to mention to those visiting this thread, a couple of other valuable ways to learn about RED.

*Jay A. Kelley produced (and stars in :-) *the RED 101 DVD - it's quite comprehensive and a good starting point if you like an audio / visual way of learning. *Jay is a super early RED ONE adopter that works with his camera professionally on a regular basis, He really knows the gear and how to use it.

It's not meant to be a learning tool for those already well versed in the camera (although it's a good refresher for those like me that work with the camera in some fashion almost every day) It's well designed and executed to give you the run down of the camera, its functionality, the menu structure etc. * It covers how to set up projects and use the internal tools of the RED ONE to expose the camera, set up the camera for various styles of shooting for different types of projects and deliverables and a number of other needed areas of learning to be ready to get great results from your RED ONE shooting.

The DVD covers quite a lot of info, and Jay is on camera talking to you for a lot of the video - His homespun style is fun and enjoyable, it's not a a flat, boring instructional DVD - he's got lots of his personality weaved in there. *I would recommend taking watching it in small to medium sized chunks, and not watching it all in one sitting, while having the RED ONE operations manual as a reference point to review each section that's covered (a free download here: *http://www.red.com/support)

Jay covers the RED pretty much from all angles to get you primed and ready to shoot, and a bunch of 3rd party gear as well. *Note that RED did not have a hand in producing this, so there are some things in his video we may not totally agree with (different opinions on certain things is what makes life interesting), but overall I wouldn't recommend it if if didn't do a good job handling the material and covering what is needed to make the right choices when jumping into RED, which it does very well.
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I'm thrilled to announce that the RED101 DVD IS NOW SHIPPING.

We've loaded this DVD with a lot of stuff.
Overview of the RED system
Overview of RED body
Required Accessories
Sensor Cleaning
Backfocus Module
Tapeless workflow
Software Quick setup
On Screen Walkthrough
Custom Button walkthrough
Infrared issues with demos

Software Overview:
Senson Button
Video Button
System Button

5 Build demos:
Jib Arm / Stedi cam
Handheld
Sticks
Dolly
Hybrid Build and overview

Overviews of accessories from:
ARRI
Anton Bauer
Leader Electronics
AVID
Cool lights
Cinetoys
DSCLabs
Element Technica
Formatt Filters
Birger Engineering
Zacuto
Imagine Designs

If you are wondering, these are not "comsumer reports" objective reviews. We only included stuff we love, so we say so.

A uniques "jump" feature which allows you to jump into more in depth modules on certain subjects, and then you are put back where you were in the main program when compelted. This allows you to control more of the pacing when viewing.

This project took over 6 months to produce and contains over 3 hours of information.

We designed it as a "start up" program. Perfect for people who have recently purchased their RED, people interested in the RED system, and finally renter's who want to take the camera out, and would like a more in-depth "walkthrough" of it before shooting.

We also include a PDF document which walks you through setup of the menus and gets you shooting at 4k 24fps, and there is a video module which also walks you through this document and shows samples on screen.

Some of you may wonder if newer builds will cause problems.. No, we deal mainly with major features that do not seem to change all that much. Newer builds should not screw you up.

Following Jim's lead, when we built the DVD we chose not to make a LONG 3 hour program, but instead a number of smaller modules that you can watch in any order. We feel this will allow you to focus on your interest, and make the program your own. Just like RED!

You can order at: www.red101dvd.com/order
In a way, many of you on here were a large part of this DVD.. I hope you all enjoy it.


Jay A Kelley
Host RED101 DVD
 
Jay.. great work man. Im excited to see this one, you have a very rare talent that makes even "should-be really boring" content incredibly fun to watch.

Glad someone finally did this for the RED ONE... its something every camera owner (or renter) should have.
 
Thanks my friend... I can tell you of at least 5 "laugh out loud" spots in this DVD..

I tried really hard to keep it entertaining.

We even included a blooper reel!

Jay
 
Trust me people, this RED 101 DVD is "must have" info for those new to the RED One camera! In my opinion a well-done DVD or video like this seriously trumps other ways of getting info on the camera. There's just something about learning through video and audio that seems to really sink into and stay with viewers.

Jay has done an excellent job with this DVD. It was a passion that took him half a year to complete. I've previewed it - in fact I contributed to it. I recently spent three days at Jay's studio in St Louis and out in locations nearby, while Jay and his crew shot the segments for my Hybrid Build and Overview module.

Outside of donating three days of my time and equipment to my friend Jay for this, I have no connection whatsoever to his DVD, nor do I stand to gain any pay from my contribution. I like it that way - he's a real good friend, and I was way happy to contribute to his DVD.

While I was in St Louis, Jay previewed a lot of the other modules for me. They're way cool - quick, good breadth of topics, informative, insightful, humorous at times, scripted well, shot well, etc.

Cool stuff...
 
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Just ordered. Looks great, can't wait till it arrives. I'm especially looking forward to Steve Gibby's Hybrid Build and Overview module.
 
I think you'll like it Richard.. It's very different from the rest of the modules.

I was inspired! And Gibby and I became great friends.. It was a win/win all around

Jay
 
Jay, just ordered as it comes highly recommended by Jarred and Gibby. I think the shipping cost for a 2 weeks delivery is way too much compared to all my previous orders from USA that takes 2-3 days. Can you check on this? Lim
 
Thanks for those kind thoughts Richard and Lim...I think the Hybrid module will open a lot of minds to alternate ways to setup and use RED One.

The Hybrid style of shooting uses 35mm stills lenses minimally accessorized (no MB or FF), just the other accessories that are absolutely necessary (to increase mobility), and operating techniques that are a synthesis of non-hardlined EFP-style, digital stills style, and cine-style. The increased simplicity and mobility of the setup and techniques opens up a wide variety of shot concepts, location options, and genre possibilities.

Even though the combined total of Hybrid and EFP production is far and away the most common type of motion media production, up to now those styles have been almost completely overlooked in the books and seminars teaching RED One production options. I'm really happy that Jay had the foresight to include Hybrid in his DVD.

Hybrid is just one portion of Jay's DVD. The rest is a broad and deep overview of all the other more commonly profiled options - cine style, post, accessories, and tons more.

For someone new to RED One, no matter what their background is, or goals in the motion media industry they have, there's a lot of cool info in Jay's DVD. :thumbsup:
 
Tai Wah Lim said:
Jay, just ordered as it comes highly recommended by Jarred and Gibby. I think the shipping cost for a 2 weeks delivery is way too much compared to all my previous orders from USA that takes 2-3 days. Can you check on this? Lim
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I'm not going to pull any punches here... Shipping is high (Edit as of 11/06/09 we have lowered the shipping rates). We are not a great deal in shipping.

Here's the reasoning: DVDs of this kind, at this level usually run at or over $100.00 PLUS shipping.

We are $59.95. Our shipping and handleing is tough cause to keep these prices we will have to do it ourselves, and we're not in the business of fulfillment.

Over-seas shipping requires a LOT more work, so it's a bit more (Edit: It's been lowered also...).

When it's all said and done, it's still a very good deal. But I'm afraid the shipping is what it is. I hope everyone will give me a little slack here.

Jay
 
Jay, congrats! I have been privy to some of the actual “RED modules” and I know Jay put a lot of work and enthusiasm in the RED101DVD. You get valuable information and it is anyway fun to watch.
 
Everyone should know that Alexander was a HUGE help.. He allowed us to use his fantastic PDF menus to make the quick start guide on the DVD.

He supported me back when the whole thing was "Vaporware"

The support has been amazing!

Jay
 
Jay A. Kelley said:
I'm not going to pull any punches here... Shipping is high. We are not a great deal in shipping.

Over-seas shipping requires a LOT more work, so it's a bit more.
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So you don't just put it in an envelope and take it to the post office??

"Shipping and handling to United Kingdom: $27.50 "

Whilst I am a bit surprised by the cost for shipping, your DVD seems very good value, especially compared to what else is out there. Best of luck.
 
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I wish.. We have to fill out a customs form for each one.

This rate is for fast shipping also. 5 days I believe.

There are some other possibilities we are exploring. Should know more in a week or two.

A lot will depend on the rate at which these things move.

There's another surprise coming as well. :)

Jay

One more thing.. A little perspective if you will... Go to the following link and look at the top five items and their prices..

http://www.abelcine.com/store/home.php?cat=356

As I said.. No matter how you cut it.. We're not a bad deal. Nevertheless, we're looking into it. Once we begin shipping (Next week) we'll look at this again.

:)
 
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